Carol, one of your best posts EVER! Beautiful choice of subject, and even better photos. This is on my list for the next trip to Paris -- and what a wonderful neighborhood the place is located in!XOMichael

It's true I could not make it this time but I have been busy trying to solve the mystery of the clean-cut edges of les macs. I, too have had no luck so far. However, I have developed a theory: Perhaps a serrated knife, ever so gently pulled against the macaron, sawing gently back and forth will yield the perfect edges you see. It's worth a try! Since it's my theory, it's only fair that I should bear the burden of the failures. I promise to eat them all. Every last crumb. No mess for you!

Great place indeed ~ oh my! that tarte au citron pinned down so nicely ~ that's what I call attention to detail! Looks like Bear enjoyed his buttery croissant ~ although I noticed a few crumbs left on the pavement of the plate!! Surely he didn't stuff it in his mouth ??

JEANETTE,I was told something like a Japnanese Kyosera knife would do the trick and cut cleanly through anything (Eeeek makes me think of BONES). But buying it in Paris made no sense because of transport proplems and here there are very few decent macarons IMHOwhat do do?

I was almost moved to tears about the clever and loving way they secured your tarte au citron to the box. And your little bear sitting there, in front of such a delicious spread, and everything else, make me want to travel to Paris.

Happy Thanksgiving, Carol!What are you up to, today?Lemon tart in the shape of a turkey?

to me, what's intriguing about the macaroon cut in half is what appears to be a little surprise inside...looks like pepper jelly! and if we did not have lots of Thanksgiving leftovers to eat, that last picture would sooo motivate me to make lemon tarts today!

This certainly is not an ordinary brioche! Anyway I tried to find a website for the bakery but did not come up with one. Is there any way (other than flying to Paris - which would be wonderful) to get my hands on one of these creations? I live in NY near the city...Thanks,Barbara

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Hi I'm Carol Gillott,
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